Jasmine Singh

Nearly four years after Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known worldwide as Sidhu Moosewala, was tragically killed in 2022, his music continues to dominate streaming platforms, drawing millions of views and keeping his legacy alive. But behind the enduring success of his songs, a fresh controversy has emerged, with his parents alleging that they are being denied rightful earnings from his work.

Recently, Moosewala’s father Balkaur Singh and mother Charan Kaur staged a sit-in protest outside the office of the Mansa district police chief. Accompanied by their two-year-old son, whom they named Shubhdeep in memory of their late child, the couple accused authorities of inaction over a complaint they filed months ago. Their protest, emotional and symbolic, underscored what they describe as a prolonged struggle for financial transparency and justice.

According to the complaint, which has not yet been converted into an FIR, three digital marketing promoters have been named in connection with an unresolved financial dispute. Balkaur Singh alleged that a company holding the marketing rights to Moosewala’s music has failed to provide financial audits and royalty payments for over a year.
“We are being deprived of the income generated by our son’s work. On June 8, 2025, I submitted a complaint against Bunty Bains, Gurpreet Singh Bhasin, and Shabbir Momin to the DGP. It was forwarded to the Mansa SSP for investigation, yet nothing has moved,” Balkaur Singh told reporters.

Amid the allegations, music producer Bunty Bains took to Instagram to state that he has no involvement in any money laundering claims raised by Moosewala’s parents. His public response has added another dimension to the controversy, as discussions around the case continue to gain traction online and within the Punjabi music industry.